Membber vs BonusQR
NFC cards + QR loyalty with wallet passes. No app download required. Free tier available. No POS integration.
Quick Verdict
Membber is better if...
Any business that wants maximum customer adoption, no app, no signup, just tap and go
- +NTAG 424 DNA anti-clone
- +Square POS integration
- +UK-focused support
- +Better analytics
BonusQR is better if...
Budget-conscious merchants wanting simple digital stamp cards with wallet passes
- +Free tier available
- +Wallet pass support already live
- +Lower starting price
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Membber | BonusQR |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Engagement | ||
| NFC Tap-to-Stamp | NFC — impossible to clone, unlike standard NFC | NFC cards, no anti-clone |
| NFC Anti-Fraud | Bank-grade cryptographic verification on every tap | No |
| QR Code Stamps | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Beacon | No | No |
| Capacitive Touch Device | No | No |
| WiFi Captive Portal | No | No |
| Customer Experience | ||
| App Download Required | No | No |
| Apple Wallet Passes | Native passes with geofencing — auto-appears near the store | Yes |
| Google Wallet Passes | Native Android passes with stamp cards, vouchers, remote updates, and wallet callbacks | Yes |
| Account Creation Required | No | No |
| Personal Info Required | No | No |
| Push Notifications | Via Apple Wallet passes and location triggers | No |
| POS Integration | ||
| Square POS | Fully automatic card-linked stamping | No |
| Stripe POS | Planned | No |
| Clover POS | Planned | No |
| Lightspeed POS | Planned | No |
| Toast POS | No | No |
| Dojo | Planned | No |
| SumUp | Planned | No |
| Epos Now | No | No |
| Other POS Systems | Planned | No |
| Card-Linked Auto-Stamp | Pay with the same card and stamps land automatically | No |
| E-Commerce | ||
| Shopify Integration | Planned | No |
| WooCommerce Integration | Planned | No |
| Security | ||
| Anti-Fraud Measures | NFC anti-fraud + rate limiting + device fingerprinting | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes | No |
| Marketing | ||
| Email Campaigns | Campaign and journey infrastructure exists; deliverability and consent hardening remain before broad rollout | No |
| SMS Campaigns | No | No |
| Automated Marketing | Journey engine and scheduled campaign processing exist; needs production hardening | No |
| Referral Program | Planned | No |
| Cross-Merchant Network | No | No |
| Business Features | ||
| Multi-Location Support | Store switching and multi-site foundations exist; polished multi-location operations remain a priority | No |
| White Label / Branded | Branding is deep across cards and apps; full white-label audit still required | No |
| Developer API | Planned | No |
| Analytics Dashboard | See who visits, how often, and who stopped coming back | Basic analytics |
How Stamp Collection Actually Works
Fewer steps = less friction = more stamps collected = more repeat visits
First Visit (Cash)
Customer pays cash, collects first stamp
First Visit (Card)
Customer pays by card, collects first stamp
Returning Visit (Cash)
Known customer pays cash, collects stamp
Returning Visit (Card)
Known customer pays by card, collects stamp
Pricing Comparison
Membber
Unlimited customers, per-location pricing, 3 staff cards, Membber branding, no POS integration. No per-stamp charges, no contracts, a 1.5% platform fee on top of Stripe, no monthly cap. Hardware sold separately.
BonusQR
Limited features
Free tier
Full features
First Year Total Cost (cheapest plan)
£468.00
Membber
Free
BonusQR
BonusQR entry price is lower, but Membber is flat-rate with no per-user fees, anti-fraud NFC, Apple Wallet, and zero app downloads.
What Real Users Say
Review Summary
Bratislava-based (TechWeb s.r.o.). Budget-friendly digital loyalty with QR/NFC and wallet pass support. Free plan available. 7 loyalty scheme types on Starter (€19/mo), 8 on Business (€69/mo). White-label option €690 one-time. No POS integration.
Common Complaints from BonusQR Users
No POS integration at all
NFC tags use basic NTAG — no anti-clone protection
Eastern European origin may deter some UK merchants
Limited brand recognition in UK market
Free plan limitations unclear in marketing
No prominent reviews anywhere — hard to validate quality
Choose BonusQR if you...
- You want the simplest possible NFC + wallet pass loyalty at the lowest price
- You're in continental Europe and want local support
- You don't need POS integration or advanced features
Choose Membber if you...
- You want anti-clone NFC (NTAG 424 DNA vs basic NTAG)
- You want Square POS integration
- You're UK-based and want UK support
- You want better analytics and merchant dashboard
- You want App Clip support for zero-friction onboarding
Switching from BonusQR to Membber
TLC offers everything BonusQR does (NFC stamps, wallet passes) plus anti-clone NTAG 424 DNA security, Square POS integration, and UK-based support. Direct upgrade.
Under 30 minutes
Full setup from scratch
Zero downtime
Run both in parallel
No data loss
Customers start fresh on NFC
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Membber really better than BonusQR?
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It depends on your needs. Membber is better if you want NFC tap-to-stamp with anti-fraud security and no app downloads. BonusQR may be better if: Budget-conscious merchants wanting simple digital stamp cards with wallet passes. We believe in honest comparisons -the best platform is the one that fits YOUR business.
Can I switch from BonusQR to Membber?
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Yes. Membber is designed for quick setup -you can be running in under 30 minutes. Your customers don't need to download anything; they just tap the NFC tag on their next visit. There's no complex data migration needed since Membber starts fresh with your customers.
What does BonusQR do that Membber doesn't?
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BonusQR's advantages include: Free tier available; Wallet pass support already live; Lower starting price. Membber is focused on the core stamp card experience with maximum simplicity and security.
How much does BonusQR cost compared to Membber?
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Membber is free to start (full loyalty stamp card + Wallet pass, no monthly fee). Grow is £15/month (all loyalty depth + marketing & retention) and Pro is £39/month (white label, POS, multi-location). No hidden fees, no setup fees. NFC hardware sold separately from £12.95. See the pricing comparison section above for BonusQR's full pricing breakdown.
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